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Nottingham Lakeside Arts is the University of Nottingham’s exciting public arts programme presenting exhibitions, music, drama and dance, special collections and archaeology, participatory and family events all year round.

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PERFORMANCE NIGHTSMonday to Saturday 10am until half an hour after start of performance

NON-PERFORMANCE NIGHTSMonday to Saturday 10am - 5pmSunday 12pm - 4pm

Payment can be made by cash, cheque (with valid guarantee card), debit or credit card. Cheques should be made payable to The University of Nottingham. The following cards are accepted Delta, Visa, Switch, Maestro, Mastercard and Solo.---------------------------------------------------

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RICHARD HAMILTON WORD AND IMAGE: PRINTS 1963-2007

7 March — 31 May 2015 *on now

Dubbed the forefather of Pop Art, the themes and concerns of Hamilton's paintings and drawings were also pursued in his graphic design works on which he collaborated with some of the greatest master printers of the twentieth century. The selection of 43 works represents the full range of his technical accomplishments from traditional engraving, etching and aquatint, to screen print in the 1960s, and ending with the newly emergent digital media embraced by the artist in his later years.

His appropriation of imagery from popular culture is reflected in such early prints as Adonis in Y fronts 1963. Wider contemporary and political issues provide the subjects of the Swingeing London suite and number of works concerning the troubles in Ireland.

An exhibition organised and toured by Barbican International Enterprises.

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JUSTIN MORTIMER

7 March — 31 May 2015 *on now

Justin Mortimer's canvases have been described as history painting for the present age, fragmented scenes hinting at political and social upheaval, and detailed unspecified acts of human cruelty and suffering. In his recent work, these scenes are typically enacted in an indeterminate space, often in scrub woodland at night illuminated by the flash of a camera or the sulphurous glow of a flare.

His subjects are never literal or explicit but operate on a viscerally emotional and psychological level, creating a general aura of malaise and foreboding. Frequently this darkly sinister mood is given a sharper edge through the introduction of an incongruous detail such as a cluster of party balloons.

Academically trained, and for the early part of his career a successful portraitist, Mortimer is one of a growing number of international contemporary artists - especially from eastern Europe - who have reinvigorated the tradition of figurative painting.

His imagery is gleaned from the internet and digitally collaged to create the starting point for his compositions. In this respect, the work has an affinity with that of Richard Hamilton (running concurrently in Gallery 2 p.10) who in his later years readily embraced digital media as a vital element of popular culture.

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Jonathan Stallard

11 April — 17 May 2015

Jonathan Stallard responds to an imperative that particular subjects demand to be photographed. He is the winner of the Photography Bursary Award supported by Nottingham Trent University, Djanogly Gallery and Genesis Imaging.

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Charging against Napoleon- Wellington's campaigns in the Peninsular Wars and at Waterloo

22 May — 6 September 2015

The Napoleonic Wars, which were fought between Britain, France and their allies from 1803, came to an end with the Battle of Waterloo on the 18 June 1815. This exhibition, timed to coincide with the bicentenary of Waterloo, reflects on the conflict in its later stages, from the Peninsular Wars in Spain and Portugal in 1808 to the end of hostilities seven years later.

Drawing on the material from The University of Nottingham's collections, the exhibition assesses the nature and impact of the war and its consequences. The displays describe key moments in the conflict, chart the rise to prominence of military commanders such as the Duke of Wellington and reveal Nottinghamshire's contribution to the war effort.

The exhibition also explores the wider legacy of the wars. In Spain, British forces fought alongside those seeking liberation from foreign conquest. In Britain, the return of peace was accompanied by new demands for political and social change.

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Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

27 March — 2 May 2015 *on now

‘The course of true love never did run smooth…’

Step into a world of glittering illusion as Lakeside reinvents William Shakespeare’s timeless romantic comedy: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. One of the most beautifully lyrical of the playwright’s creations, join Puck and enter into the forest to explore the realms of mischief and magic. Following the stories of star-crossed lovers, impish fairies and clumsy thespians, the fusion of the earthly and the enchanted ultimately results in disastrous consequences. Lakeside’s hilarious and aesthetically entrancing revival of this cherished play is accessible and entertaining for all audiences, making it a production not to be missed.

Following two successful co-productions working in partnership with Nottingham New Theatre, Lakeside is delighted to be working in partnership with The Nottingham New Theatre, following two successful co-productions of Lysistrata and Dr Faustus.‘highly adaptable and visually impressive’ Praise for Dr Faustus, 2014‘directed with flair’ Praise for Lysistrata, 2013

Admission

£12 (£10 concessions)

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The Snail and the Whale

3 — 4 April 2015

Tall stories are proud to present their latest exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. But when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Follow the snail's amazing journey as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father...Be prepared for great storytelling, live music and lots of laughs!

Marius Neset Quintet

In April 2011, Norwegian-born/Copenhagen-based saxophonist Marius Neset released his debut album Golden Xplosion which led to the saxophonist and composer becoming one of the most talked about newcomers on the European jazz scene. Described by Terje Mosnes (Dagbladet) as 'the most talented Norwegian saxophonist since Jan Garbarek,' he has continued to dazzle audiences across Europe with his exemplary technique, energetic creativity, imagination and virtuosity on tenor and soprano saxophones, as well as his brilliance as a composer of intricate, compelling music.

Admission

£16 (£14 concessions)

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Jay Rayner: My Dining Hell

16 April 2015 8-9:45pm

Award-winning journalist, writer and broadcaster, Jay Rayner has been a restaurant critic for over a decade, written reviews of well over 700 establishments, and if there's one thing he's learnt, it's that people like reviews of bad restaurants. No, scratch that. They adore them, feast upon them like starving vultures who have spotted fly-blown carrion out in the bush.

In My Dining Hell, Jay A hugely entertaining show in the company of the man recently voted the best food and drink journalist in Britain.

Brentano String Quartet

Since its formation in 1992, the Brentano String Quartet has performed to critical acclaim throughout the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia. We are delighted to welcome the quartet back to Lakeside for a programme that includes James MacMillan's Third String Quartet written in 2007 and Schubert's sublime 'Death and the Maiden' Quartet.

MacMillan's String Quartet No.3 operates at the boundary between the physical and the ethereal, between sounds and silence.-San Francisco Chronicle

Cadiz portrays Fernandez' personal reflections towards his Andalucian roots. This commissioned work is a nostalgic view of his past, his home town and its walls - a walk through Cadiz, it's beaches, light, mystery and past.

Jesus will be performing original choreography accompanied by four outstanding artists from Cadiz. An intensive and powerful performance, featuring original flamenco music and dance at its best

Jesus Fernandez is one to watch...Instantly he started a love affair with the audience.- Bachtrack

Debademba

Debademba took Celtic Connections and WOMAD by storm in 2014. The band's distinctive Malian sound is fused with music from across Africa: from Ethiopia to Arabic-Adalusian influences, Afro funk to salsa and blues. Guitarist Aboulaye Traore from Burkina Faso and vocalist Mohamed Diaby from Mali met in Paris in 2008.

'These guys were a revelation. Centred on the outstanding talents of guitarist Abdoulaye Traore and vocalist Mohamed Diaby, they absolutely tore the root off of the Old Fruitmarket, with an incredible mix of Afrobeat, blues and funk that had the audience yelling for more'- Herald Scotland (Celtic Connections, January 2014)

Admission

£16 (£14 concessions)

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Nursing Lives

7 May 2015 8-10pm

When Flo, a fiesty seventy-something, learns that the hospital she trained at during the Second World War is being demolished, she decides to take one last look and stop the bulldozers in their tracks. Her illicit visit becomes a personal celebration of friendship, courage, adventure and romance. But is what Flo remembers really the truth, or is history ready to be re-written?

Nursing lives is a love story set in the early 1980s, and takes us back to the hard-working, heart-breaking, swing-dancing world of the UK's wartime hospitals.

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Theatre Sans Frontieres - Amor en el Jardin

14 May 2015 From 8pm

Indulge in a luscious evening of theatre, poetry and music with Spain's greatest 20th century writer, Federico Garcia Lorca.

Come into Lorca's garden of love and hear the fantastical story of Don Perlimplin. A wealthy and studious man, he just wants to spend his days quietly reading books. Reluctantly, he marries the gorgeous and much younger Belisa, but what has he let himself in for?

Performed in Spanish with English Surtitles

Admission

£15 (£13 concessions, £11 restricted view)

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The Litvinenko Project

19 May 2015 From 6pm, From 6pm

Whilst 2Magpies Theatre do not know who killed Alexander Litvinenko, they do know what he liked to eat, what he liked to drink, and how he liked to dance. Eating, drinking and dancing are precisely what they are going to do.

Eight years after the Russian dissident was poisoned with a cup of tea in London, the public inquiry into his death has thrust Alexander Litvinenko back into the spotlight in 2015.

Join 2Magpies Theatre as they piece together the day Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned in an aromatic blend of possibility, actuality, fact, fiction, documentary, theatricality and tea.

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Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys

Hailing from Prince Edward Island, the award-winning Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys serve up old-time roots music with an energy level that practically pulls you out of your seat by your collar.

If ever someone deserved the nickname "Crazy Legs", it is Gordie MacKeeman. His thrilling dance style mixed with great bluegrass vocals, Peter Cann's blistering guitar solos, and the lively multi-instrumental talents of Thomas Webb and Mark Geddes make Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys an unforgettable live experience.

Admission

£16 (£14 concessions)

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Action Transport Theatre- STATik (at Wheee! Children's Festival)

25 May 2015 From 3pm

It's Mikey's first day at work in a factory where he prepares radios and tunes them in. But when a rogue signal - the voice of a child - is mysteriously picked up, the regimented routine and order starts to disappear and a hilarious descent into chaos begins.

Expect lots of energetic clowning, visual comedy and a vibrant soundtrack in this wordless story of a world where one person simply can't and won't fit in.

Suitable for

Family friendly

Especially for children

Admission

£7.50

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Architects of Air: Arboria at Wheee! Children's Festival

25 — 31 May 2015

Wheee! is proud to host the world premiere of Arboria. Nottingham-based but internationally renowned, Architects of Air produce monumental structures with interiors of extraordinary beauty, luminosity and iridescence which must be experienced to be believed. This is something which everyone can appreciate and enjoy, and which instils a sense of wonder in everyone who passes through the airlock.

Tickets can be booked on the day with the Box Office. However, it is now possible to book and pay for a specific time slot in advance, either online or at the Box Office. Limited numbers available. Please check this page for updates closer to the time.

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Dybwikdans Toddler's Room (at Wheee! Children's Festival)

26 — 27 May 2015

This beautiful piece of mini dance theatre from Norway has been created by choreographer Siri Dybwik to appeal to our youngest audiences.

Set inside a white dome, the children and their carers will immediately become involved in a play without words where gorgeous sculptural objects, sounds and beautiful costumes are the stimulus for a truly magical experience.

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0-4

Admission

£5

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Nevski Prospekt and Moko Dance- Hop (at Wheee! Children's Festival)

29 May 2015

Mr Dedalus and his son Icarus are trapped on an island. They long for home but there's no way to get off. Luckily, Mr Dedalus is a clever inventor, and he creates an ingenious plan to fly away, and hop high above the sea.

Hop tells of a dream of flying, of never giving up, and above all, the special relationship between a father and son.

Please make sure you arrive 15 minutes before show time, when your journey with the company will begin. Suitable for age 4+.

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Catapluf's Musical Journey (at Wheee! Children's Festival)

31 May 2015 From 3pm

Commissioned by the EFG London Jazz Festival, Catapluf's Musical Journey is a fabulous new work by instrumentalist Adriano Adewale. Catapluf is a character whose imagination travels to places where everything is music: saucepans, water, drums and even his body!

This great round-the-world musical adventure features musicians Jenny Adejayan on cello, Marcello Andrade and Giuliano Pereira both on saxophone, flute and guitar, Andres Ticino on percussion and Adriano Adewale on saucepans and everything else!

'One of the best shows for children I've ever seen' - Umea Jazz Festival

Suitable for

Family friendly

Especially for children

Admission

£8

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Liz Lochhead- Somethings old, somethings new

4 June 2015 From 8pm

From the bittersweet to the rude and raunchy, Liz Lochhead, the National Poet of Scotland, weaves a spellbinding and beguiling show, mixing poems, monologues and music. Accompanied on the soulful sax of Steve Kettley she presents an intoxicating mix of some of ther best work over the past 45 years.

'Brilliant, raucous and scabrously funny' - Sunday Times

Admission

£15 (£13 concessions, £11 restricted view)

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Rapunzel

7 June 2015 From 1pm, From 3:30pm

This is a story about a girl. The story happened once upon a time, and once upon a place. The girl was called Rapunzel. Place high up in a tower above the world and faced with the challenge of growing up, she is found alone, dreaming...

Told in an inventive, visual and physical style with live music and magical design, Rapunzel is a delightful production for children about the curiosity and joys of growing up, risk-taking and discovering who you are.

There will also be two 50 minute dance workshops for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups. The workshops will run at 12 noon and 2pm. Click here for more information.

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University Wind Orchestra and Moonlighters Big Band

14 June 2015 From 7:30am

The two University of Nottingham Blowsoc flagship ensembles, Wind Orchestra and Moonlighters Big Band, descend on the Great Hall as part of this year's Summer Festival with a fun-filled and action packed programme! Get set for a a wide range of music from the loud and broad, to the calm and cool; a perfect way to spend a summer evening.

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Reduced Shakespeare Company- The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

16 June 2015 From 7:30pm

All 37 plays in 97 minutes!

An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London's longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London's West End at the Criterion Theatre!

Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.

'Pithier than Python. Irresistible'- New York Times

Admission

£16 (£14 concessions, £12 restricted view)

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New Scorpion Band

18 June 2015

New Scorpion Band is one of the most original groups in British traditional music. Performing on over 20 traditional instruments and dressed in splendid costume, their concert to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo will include folk songs and instrumental pieces from the period.

Their concerts are always wonderfully entertaining with introductions from the stage, plenty of humour and opportunities for audience singing.

The Wiz

Following the success of Sweeney Todd, Little Shop of Horrors and Last year's Oh What a Lovely War, Director Martin Berry brings his trademark flair - and maybe some flares as well - to this thrilling musical, relocating the world famous story of Oz to downtown Nottingham in the early 70s, when Northern Soul was the greatest dance, music and style craze in the land.

Grab your ruby sneakers, polish off those dance moves, click your heels three times and come and join us for The Wizard of Oz as you have never seen it before.

Admission

£15 (£13 concessions, £10.50 restricted view/ public dress rehearsal)

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Emily Allchurch

18 July — 31 August 2015

Emily Allchurch uses photography to recreate old master paintings and prints, creating contemporary narratives. She has reworked compositions by Peter Bruegel the Elder, Utagawa Hiroshige, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Adolphe Valette and James Abbott McNeill Whistler. Her works are seamless digital collages, using hundreds of photographs taken in urban environments today. The complex photographic images have a resonance with place, history, culture and deal with passage of time and the changes to a landscape, fusing contemporary life with a sense of history.

The exhibition will showcase Allchurch's celebrated Tokyo Story and Tokaido Road series, which pay homage to the 19th century Japanese printmaker Hiroshige. Produced as lightboxes, they reveal not only the changing nature of the topography but also the changes to Japanese society and customs. They will be shown alongside rarely seen original Hiroshige woodblock prints.

Also on show is a selection of works with an urban European theme. This includes a recreation on Whistler's Nocturne: Blue and Silver Cremorne Lights and works inspired by Piranesi's 18th century etchings of urban fantasies. Allchurch will also show her newly commissioned work for Manchester Art Gallery based on Albert Square, Manchester by French Impressionist Valette, creating a dialogue between the Edwardian and contemporary city.

A new artwork inspired by Breugel's The Tower of Babel will feature at the Djanogly. Depicting the architecture and buildings of London, this work will inspire a series of workshops for families and young people throughout the exhibition exploring the role of urban areas and architecture in our lives.

Lina Peterson worked with the University of Nottingham Museum's collection to remould ancient objects from thousands of years ago, letting a few lucky locals in on the act. The star jeweller discusses her adventures in brass, bronze, silver and wax.